Savory Crab Cheesecake

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F. for 5 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.
• 2

  Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except eggs and crabmeat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in crabmeat.
• 3

  Remove partially baked crust from oven. Pour filling over crust. Return to oven; bake an additional 60 to 70 minutes for 8-inch pan or 40 to 50 minutes for 9-inch pan or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
• 4

  With small metal spatula or knife, loosen edges of cheesecake. Cool an additional 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
• 5

  To serve, remove sides of pan; place cheesecake on serving platter. Arrange parsley around outer edge. Serve with cocktail sauce and crackers.